Baden, Switzerland
12th century
Grandson, Switzerland
13th century
Aigle, Switzerland
13th century
Romont, Switzerland
1240
La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland
13th century
Flüelen, Switzerland
13th century
Lenzburg, Switzerland
c. 1100
Sion, Switzerland
1290-1308
Laufenburg, Switzerland
12th century
Bellinzona, Switzerland
1478
Werdenberg, Switzerland
1228
Frauenfeld, Switzerland
13th century
Jegenstorf, Switzerland
12th century
Aarau, Switzerland
c. 1200
Estavayer-le-Lac, Switzerland
1392
Saint-Maurice, Switzerland
1476
Bischofszell, Switzerland
1419
Seengen, Switzerland
12th century
Arbon, Switzerland
13th century
Aarberg, Switzerland
13th century
Kakesbeck is one of the largest medieval fortifications in Münsterland and the oldest castle in Lüdinghausen. The imposingly grown complex originated in 1120 as a motte, a small hilltop tower castle. After numerous changes of ownership, the castle was extended onto two islands, but it was not until the 14th century that it underwent significant alterations and extensions under the von Oer family. The estate experienced its heyday in the middle of the 18th century, when it covered an area of almost one square kilometre and consisted of five further outer castles in addition to the core castle, which were secured by ramparts and moats.
The well-maintained condition of the castle today is thanks to the late Wilfried Grewing, the former lord of the castle. The foundation named after him has been particularly committed to preserving the property since 2020.